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Bronx cheer
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | rude disapproving noise |
| Synonyms: | boo, catcall, heckle, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, razz, razzing |
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| Main Entry: | criticism |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | verbal disapproval |
| Synonyms: | Bronx cheer, animadversion, aspersion, bad press, blast, brickbats, call down, carping, cavil, caviling, censure, critical remarks, cut*, denunciation, disparagement, faultfinding, flak, hit*, knock*, nit-picking, objection, opprobrium, pan, panning, put down, quibble, rap on knuckles, reproof, roast, slam*, slap on wrist, slap, static, stricture, swipe, vitriol, zapper |
| Notes: | a criticism is an evaluation or judgment of something, while critique is a somewhat elevated term for the same thing; review is used as a synonym for these but may also imply a more comprehensive study |
| Antonyms: | approval, compliment, praise |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | derision |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | insult, disrespect |
| Synonyms: | Bronx cheer, backhanded compliment, brickbat, butt*, comeback, contempt, contumely, crack, dig*, disdain, disparagement, dump*, jab, jest, joke, laughingstock, laughter, mockery, object of ridicule, parting shot, pilgarlic, put-down, raillery, ridicule, satire, scoffing, scorn, slam*, slap, sneering |
| Antonyms: | adulation, commendation, compliment, flattery, praise |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | hiss |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | buzzing sound; jeer |
| Synonyms: | Bronx cheer, boo, buzz, catcall, contempt, derision, hoot, sibilance, sibilation |
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| Main Entry: | derision |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
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